Jayco 2015 MELBOURNE, User Manual

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CLASS C MOTORHOME SECTION 8 – PLUMBING SYSTEM
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Traveling with full holding tank(s) could possibly cause you to exceed the
individual tire ratings and/or the motor home GAWR or GVWR.
Potential damage to suspension components, such as springs, tires and axles,
could result. If your motor home holding tank(s) are located behind the axles, the
weight of the full tank(s) will reduce the hitch weight. Motor home sway and other
handling difficulties can be the result of the hitch weight being too light.
Dump the gray and black water holding tanks before traveling to avoid carrying
unnecessary weight. If you are dry camping and cannot immediately empty your
holding tanks, reduce your vehicle speed until you reach a dumping station. When
connected to the sewer drain line at a campground, keep the “black tank drain”
valve closed until the holding tank is at least ¾ full. This should provide sufficient
water to assist in complete draining of the black water holding tank. Repeat as
needed.
Before using the motor home or after dumping the grey and black water holding
tanks, always add the proper amount of deodorant to the black water tank to
prevent malodors and help break down holding tank contents (unless winterizing).
Follow the deodorant bottle or package instructions. Driving to a disposal site will
normally loosen any accumulated waste debris or solids from the sides of the
holding tanks.
Never leave the black tank drain in the open position continuously when
connected to the campground sewer system.
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The grey tank drain and black tank drain are also referred to as dump valves.
Always drain the black water holding tank first so the following grey tank waste
water can help rinse any solids or debris from the dump outlet and sewer hose.
1. To make drainage easier, level the motor home.
2. Remove the sewer hose housing dust cap, and attach the sewer hose.
3. Place the end of the sewer hose into the approved dump station.
4. Open the black tank dump valve (close it when the black water holding tank is
emptied).
5. Open the grey tank dump valve (close it when the grey holding tank is
emptied).
6. Remove, clean and store the sewer hose.
7. Close the sewer hose housing dust cap.
WARNING
Never travel with full black or grey water holding tanks. This not only wastes
your fuel but depending on the location of the tank(s), it can affect your
vehicle handling characteristics.
WARNING
Do not add automotive antifreeze or caustic chemicals such as laundry
detergents into the holding tanks. Although these products may have a
deodorizing effect, they may damage the plastic and rubber parts of the
plumbing system or the components.